Description
Cabbage stir fry brings comfort and nutrition to my dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Fresh vegetables and quick cooking make this simple meal a weeknight champion that keeps things delicious and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (150g) green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup (100g) broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 small red bell pepper
- ½ medium onion
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped scallions
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by thoroughly washing all vegetables. Slice green cabbage, broccoli, carrot, red bell pepper, and onion according to specified measurements.
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C) over medium-high flame. Ensure your pan is hot before adding ingredients.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until aromatic, preventing burning.
- Add sliced onions to the pan. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until they become translucent and slightly golden.
- Toss in 2 cups cabbage, 1 cup broccoli florets, julienned carrot, and sliced bell pepper. Continuously move ingredients around pan for 5-7 minutes.
- Watch vegetables carefully to maintain crisp texture. They should remain bright and slightly firm when touched with a utensil.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil across vegetables. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Transfer stir-fry to serving plate immediately. Garnish with optional sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or crushed peanuts for added texture.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly for even cooking and a professional-looking stir-fry.
- Keep the heat high and move ingredients quickly in the pan to maintain a crisp texture and prevent burning.
- For a protein boost, add tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the vegetable stir-frying stage.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 seconds
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg